Racism Is a Helluva Drug

1. Addiction to Power and Superiority

Just like a drug gives a user a high, racism offers a psychological “high” of superiority to those invested in it. It reinforces a sense of dominance, control, and privilege. For some, it becomes emotionally or psychologically rewarding to feel “above” others and they crave that feeling.

2. Desensitization and Dependency

Like any addictive substance, racism can dull empathy. The more it’s used in systems, speech, or behavior, the more normal it feels. People and institutions can become dependent on racist structures to maintain their identity, comfort, or status, even if it’s harmful to others.

3. Escape from Accountability

Drugs are often used to numb or escape reality. Racism can function similarly: it allows individuals or systems to avoid dealing with uncomfortable truths about history, inequality, or privilege. Instead of facing that discomfort, they fall back on stereotypes and scapegoating a kind of social sedation.

4. Craving Chaos, Division, and Control

Some benefit from keeping people divided. Racism fuels that division. It becomes a tool of control, keeping attention away from larger injustices or shared struggles. Like a dealer using addiction to keep customers dependent, those in power may use racism to maintain social or political control.

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